That Lentil Casserole
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 2 3⁄4 cups vegetable broth or 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice
- 1 lb bacon (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 lb dried brown lentils or 1 lb dry green lentils
- 6 cups water
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
directions
- Bring broth to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
- Dice bacon, if using and lightly sauté (perhaps 5 minutes)in large pot or dutch oven. Add lentils, cumin, oregano, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for 45-60 minutes, adding more water if needed.
- 10-15 minutes before lentils are done, heat oil in frying pan and sauté zucchini and onion until hot yet still crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- When lentils are tender, add lemon juice, rice, 3/4 of the cheese, and zucchini, mixing well. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Turn mixture into 9x13 dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
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I really like to cook, especially if I don't HAVE TO! I try to cook frugally as it is hard to keep 4 big boys and their friends full on a regular sized budget.
I used to be a personal chef but gave it up. I couldn't stand cooking wonderful meals for other people and then coming home to give my crew mac-n-cheese and hot dogs :(
I also like recipes that are good for use while camping. However, I have lost all of mine so I am rebuilding my file.
My pet peeve (regarding cooking) is how people will give you an inacurate recipe so it only comes out good when they make it. Second and like it is the person who won't share recipes. If they don't want you eclipsing them at the church potlucks or in your "foody" circles, they should just request that you don't bring it -- it is their specialty.
Anywho, that is some about me.